Davenport bed



M. L. BRILLIANT.

IDAVENPOR'T BED.

I APPLICATION FILED 0m16.191s. 1,404,508. Patented Jan. 24, 1922 3SHEETS-SHEET l.

A TTORNE YS M. L. BRILLIANT.

DAVENPORT BED.

APPLICATION FILED ocr. 1e. 1919.

1,404,508, Patented Jan. 24,1922.

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DAVENPORT BED.

APPLICAToN FILED ocT.16. 1919.

1,404,508, l Patented Jan. 24, 1922.

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A TTORNE YS PATENT OFFICE.

MARK I.. BRILLIANT, 0F SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

DAVENPORT BED.

Application filed October 16, 1919.

Afolded to form a bed.

One of the objects of the present` invention is to provide a davenportbed of simple and compact construction, which, when folded, shows noindication that it may be employed as a bed and, when unfolded, presentsa wide mattress nesiliently supported for use without employing anyofthe upholstered sections, such as the seat or the back-rest. Anotherobject of the invention is to provide a sectional, foldable mattressframe which is adapted to carry a mattress support constructed' of coilsprings, said sectional frame, when folded, being so arranged within themain frame of the davenport that ample space is rovided for the springs,the mattress and t ie bedding. Another object of the invention is toprovide a bed, the foldable sections of which will counterbala-nce eachother during the entending or folding of the` bed, thus rendering itcomparatively easy for anyone to manipulate the same. Another object ofthe invention is to provide a main frame which is sectional inconstruction and provided with a novel mounting` for the sectional bedframe which permits it to be readily removed, with relation to the mainframe, for instance during transportation or storage. Another object ofthe invention is to provide a link and lever between the sectionalmattress frame sections which permit movement of one section to betransmitted to extend and elevate the other section with relation to themain frame when the bed is extended and reverse movement when the bed isfolded; in this manner providing ample space for the bedding containedbetween the foldable mattress supporting frame sections. Further objectswill hereinafter appear.

Referring to the accompanying drawings: Fig. 1. is a perspective view ofthe davenport bed showing the same extended.

Fig. 2 is a sectional, end view of the dav- Specication of LettersPatent.

Patented Jan. 24, 1922. Serial No. 331,111.

enport showing the mattress frame sections in folded position.

F 1g. 3 is a detail, plan, sectional view of one end of the bed, showingthe manner of snpporting the lower mattress frame section. v

Fim t is a detail end view of the hinged connection formed between themain frame andthe back-rest.

Fig. 5 is a diagrammatic view, showing the mattress frame sectionspartly unfolded.,

Fig. 6 is a similar view, showing the mattress frame sections completelyunfolded. Referring to the drawings in detail, A indicates, in general,the main frame of a davenport, 2 the end sections and 8 the rear side ofthe davenport. Mounted within the main frame section, between the endsections 2, is a lower mattress frame -1 and an upper mattress frame 5.These sections are hingedly connected by means of a pair of links 6, onedisposed at each end of the frames. The lower frame 1 is supported byinea-ns of a pair of links 7. These linls are attached at one end to abar 8 which is secured to the lower frame 4f, while the opposite endsare pivotally secured in a bar 9. The bar 9 is supported at one end. asat 10, in an angle iron bracket 11 secured to the forward post 12 of theend sections 2; the opposite end of the bar 9 being supported by a pin14 which is secured by an intermediate post 15 forming part of the endframe 2. A

rfhere are two bars 8, one at each end of the lower frame 4t, two bars9, two pairs of links 7 and also two angle plates l1 and pins 14; thatis, the parts are arranged in duplicate at each en'd of the lower frame.The lower frame, hinged or supported by the links 7, is box-like inconstruction and forms a support for a series of cross slats 17, uponwhich are mounted coil springs and a mattress 19. The lower frame alsoserves as a supportfor the upper frame 5 when this assumes its foldedposition, as shown in Fig. 2. The upper section merely serves as asupport for the mattress when the frame sections are extended and Vitrormally serves the functionA of a seat for the davenport which isupholstered, as shown at 20. The frame 5, when extended, otherwisesupports the mattress 19, and as cross slats and springs 21 are securedwithin the upper frame section 5, it can be seen that a continuousresilient support is provided for the mattress 19 when the tramesections are extended. Y

For the purpose of providing as much space as possible between theJframe sections when folded for the reception of a mattress, bedding,etc., l have provided means for raising and lowering the lower frame 4.This is accomplished in the following manner: Pivotally attached to theforward end of the upper frame 5 is a pair of links or inotion bars 22.These links or motion bars are disposed one at each end of the uppertrame; the upper ends thereotbeing pivotally attached'to the frame 5, asshown at 23, and

' the lower ends to the pins l() secured in the angle brackets ll. Thisconnection between the angle brackets ll and the upper frame permitsswinging movement of the Vupper frame Vwhen this is extended and itsimultaneously imparts Vmovement to the lower frame 5 through the linkconnection 6, as will be described.

When extending the bed, it is necessary to litt the upper frame in thedirection of arrow a (see F ig. 2). This will cause the :trame 5 firstto assume the position shown at 5a (Fig. 5) and finally the positionshown at 5? (Fig. 6), when the frame 5 has been completely7 extended.The radius about which the upper frame 5 swings is determined by thelength ot the links or motion bars 22; and as the upper frame isconnected with the lower frame by means of the links 6, it can readilybe seen that the lower frame will be pulled forward a predetermineddistance when the upper frame is completel f extended; the forward .pullexerted being transmitted through the links 6. Forwar movement of thelower frame, caused by the pull on the links or motion-bars, will lim Aart swinging movementto the links 7. T ese will, therefore, move :tromthe position shown in Fig. 2 to the position shown in l3`ig.5 andlinally to the vertical position shown in Fig. 6, thereby moving theframe a predetermined distance forward and simultaneously elevating thesame with relation to the mainframe.

The lower frame, is in this manner rigidly supported, when elevated andextended, as the linksf? assume a vertical position and the upper frame5 is simultaneously rigidly mpported as permanent legs 24 are secured tosaid frame at the forward end andthe links 22 to the rear end, saidlinks forming a support for the rear end of the upper` frame, whenextended, as the inner ends of the linksv will engage the tops of theangle brackets l1 (see Fig. 6), thereby forming a stop which limits theswinging movement of the links 422 and also permits the links to 'forma' support for the inner end of the upper frame.

When the bed is folded, reverse movement takes place; that is, the links7 will gradually swing backward until the position is assumed, as lshownin Fig.. 2. This pulls the lower mattress frame back into'the main frameand at the same time lowers the same to the position shown. This is ofgreat importance as it permits a greater spacing between the upper andlower frames and also reduces the height of the upholstered seat section20.

The main frame is in this instance pro-V which in some instances may becomparatively small and narrow. The upper frame section is also providedas a support for `the backrest indicated at 34. VThis back-rest isupholstered or otherwise finished, asindicated at 35, and is attached tothe upper rame. B vby means of a pair of links 36 and intermeshingsegmental gear sections 37.

rThe mounting of the bach-rest as vshown isimportant it permits this tobe re moved in unison with `the upper frame when it is desired to detachthe same, and it also permits the backrest to be raised, as'shown at 34ain Fig. l, when the mattress frame sections are` extended. The backfrest3i furthermore serves the function of hiding the front end or" the upperframe 5 andthepermanent legs 24; secured'thereto.

For the purpose oi forming a convenient head-rest when the bed isextended, l provide a frame, such as indicated at 40. l This 'lrame'ishingedly secured, as atll, 'to Ythe v inner end of the lower iframe 4iand is raised and lowered in unison with .thesame The head trame- 40assumes an angular position, as shown in Figs. l, 5 and 6, whenthe bedis extended, due to the `iorward movement of the lower frame andavert-ical position when the bed is folded, as shown in Fig. 2;a pair ofcam-like projectionsV being formed on the rear side 3 of theV mainframe, as indicated at i1-.5, which are provided as guides uponV whichthe head-rest slides during the Violding or unfolding movement of thebed frame sections. The frame sections 4 and 'are otherwise providedwith step-like projec- Jtions 50 and 5l to maintain the frames properlyspaced when folded, said section 50 also serving as a foot railfor thebed when the Jframes are extended, as shown in Figs.l l, 5` and 6.

By. referring to Figs. l, 2 and 3 of the drawings, it can be seen thatthe whole bed may be easily taken apart for shipment or storage 0r topermit easy handling of the bed when moving; that is, the upper frame B,together with the back-rest, may be removed if desired or the mattressframe sections et and 5 may be removed by merely releasing the anglebrackets ll and the front board placed in front thereof.

The removal of the front board and releasing of the brackets ll ermitthe frames 4 and 5 to be lifted or pullged forwardly out of the mainframe as the innerends of the supporting bars 9 are slotted, as at 14a,to permit the same to become quickly and easily released with relationto the pins 14 sup porting the same. The bed can, therefore, practicallyspeaking, be taken entirely apart with comparatively little effort andmay be assembled just as readily. Only few connections are required andno adjustment is necessary as all parts assume xed positions whenassembled.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure byLetters Patent:

l. A davenport comprising a main frame, a pair of end frames securedthereto, a foot board also connecting the end frames, a pair of linkspivotally secured at their lower ends to the end frame, a lower mattressframe section supported thereby, a pair of links pivotally attached tothe front end of the mattress frame, an upper mattress frame sectionpivotally attached to the opposite ends of the links, said linksconnecting the two mattress frame sections and forming spacerstherebetween, a pair of motion bars pivotally attached at their lowerends in the main frame, a pivotal connection between the inner end ofthe upper mattress frame and the upper ends of the motion bars, and stopmembers carried by the foot board and the end frames, with which themotion bars are engageable when the mattress frame sections are unfoldedand extended.

2. In a structure of the character described the combination with theupper folding frame and the links whereby it is connected with the lowerframe, of a pair of motion bars disposed one at each side thereof, apivotal support for one end of each motion bar, a Xed pivotal connectionbetween the swinging end of each motion bar and the inner side of theupper folding frame, and a stop member for each motion bar with whichthey are engageable to permit the motion bars to support the inner endof the upper frame when extended and to limit the outward movement ofthe upper frame and the lower frame when in horizontal position.

3. In a structure of the character described a main frame, a pair ofstop members secured one at each side thereof, a lower bed frame, linkssupporting said frame in the main frame, an upper bed frame, linkspivotally connecting said upper frame with the lower frame, a pair ofmotion bars pivotally mounted in the stop members, said motion barshaving a fixed pivotal connection at their outer free ends to the innerside of the upper frame, and said motion bars being bent to formsubstantial angle-shaped links which are adapted to engage the upperends of the stop members to limit the movement of the upper and lowerframes and to support one end of the upper frame.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in the presence of twosubscribing witnesses.

MARK L. BRILLIANT. IVitnesses:

JOHN H. HERRING, WM. H. BAUER.

